Broccoli Cheese Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 lb broccoli, washed cut
• 1 cup carrot, grated
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 saute onion in butter. set aside.
• 2 cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half (this is called making a roux). add the chicken broth whisking all the time. simmer for 20 minutes.
• 3 add the broccoli, carrots and onions. cook over low heat till veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. add salt and pepper. the soup should be thickened by now.
• 4 pour in batches into osterizer (blender) and puree.
• 5 return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. stir in the nutmeg.
• 6 this soup can be easily doubled.